Lockdown Protocol

The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H paired with the AMD Radeon 760M represents a specific mobile configuration where the integrated GPU is tasked with running a modern FPS title. The measured data for Lockdown Protocol reveals a system that is heavily constrained by its graphics solution, resulting in a performance profile that is only viable at lower resolutions and settings. This analysis breaks down the measured frame rates, component roles, and overall ranking to provide a clear picture of what this combo can deliver.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data across the three tested resolutions shows a classic pattern of GPU-bound scaling, where the performance drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 54 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 40 FPS, a 26% reduction, and then to 26 FPS at 4K Low, which is a further 35% reduction from the 1440p figure. This demonstrates that the rendering load is scaling almost directly with the pixel count, which is a strong indicator that the AMD Radeon 760M is the primary limiting factor.

The scaling pattern becomes even more pronounced when examining the High preset. The system produces 34 FPS at 1080p, 25 FPS at 1440p, and 16 FPS at 4K. The absolute differences between these steps are 9 FPS and 9 FPS respectively, showing a linear degradation in performance as resolution increases. This linearity suggests that the GPU's fixed compute and memory bandwidth resources are being saturated at every resolution, leaving no headroom for the CPU to influence the outcome.

At 4K Ultra, the average frame rate collapses to 12 FPS, which is the lowest measured result in the entire dataset. This is a 78% drop from the 1080p Low result. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 14 FPS, which is smaller than the 29 FPS gap at 1080p. This compression of the settings range at higher resolutions further confirms that the GPU is completely overwhelmed, as even the most demanding settings cannot create additional variance when the fill rate and shader throughput are already exhausted. The data points to a component that is not just limiting performance but is the sole determinant of frame rate in this title.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon 760M is an integrated graphics processor based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, built on a 4 nm process. Its performance profile in Lockdown Protocol is characterized by a passmark G3D score of 5310, which places it in the 35th percentile of all GPUs. This mid-to-low percentile ranking is reflected in the actual gameplay, where the GPU's 512 shading units and 16 ROPs struggle to maintain playable frame rates at higher settings. The GPU operates with a boost clock of 2599 MHz, yet this clock speed is insufficient to overcome the fundamental limits of its 15 W TDP and system-shared memory.

The memory configuration is a critical bottleneck. The Radeon 760M uses "System Shared" memory, meaning its bandwidth is "System Dependent." In this configuration, the GPU must share the same DDR5 memory bus as the CPU, which has a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. This shared bandwidth is a severe limitation for a game like Lockdown Protocol, which likely requires high texture throughput. This explains why the Ultra preset is nearly unplayable, with an average of 25 FPS at 1080p, while the Low preset at the same resolution nearly doubles that number to 54 FPS. The reduction in texture detail and effects at Low settings directly reduces the demand on the shared memory subsystem.

The GPU's compute capabilities, measured at 5.323 TFLOPS for FP32, are adequate for basic rendering but are not competitive with discrete graphics solutions. The nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the AMD Radeon RX 6400 with a delta of 0.3% and the NVIDIA Quadro P2000 with a delta of -0.5%, both of which are older or lower-tier discrete cards. This context is important: the integrated Radeon 760M is performing in the same league as entry-level discrete GPUs, but in Lockdown Protocol, it still falls short of delivering a smooth experience at high settings. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 400 is a further testament to its limited modern gaming capability.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H and the AMD Radeon 760M holds a rank of 2820 out of 2828 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the bottom 1% of all tested configurations, indicating that the integrated GPU is a severe liability for this specific game. The ranking is not a reflection of the CPU's performance, which is quite strong, but rather a direct consequence of the GPU's inability to handle the rendering workload. With 2828 combos tested, this system is outperformed by nearly every other configuration in the database, including those with older or less capable CPUs paired with discrete graphics cards.

The delta between this combo and the top performers is vast, though exact scores for the top combos are not provided in the data. What is clear is that this rank underscores a fundamental mismatch: the CPU is a high-end mobile processor, but the GPU is an entry-level integrated solution. This creates a situation where the system's overall gaming potential is capped by its weakest link. The percentile ranking for the GPU itself is 35th, but when combined with the CPU for this game, the combo rank drops to near the bottom, showing that the game's engine is particularly demanding on the graphics subsystem.

The fact that this is a measured result, not an estimate, makes the ranking even more definitive. The data shows that for Lockdown Protocol, this combo is a poor choice for gaming. The only combos it beats are likely those with even older integrated graphics or severely underpowered mobile parts. For any user looking to play this FPS, the data strongly suggests that a discrete GPU is a necessity, regardless of the CPU's capabilities.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average frame rate is 34 FPS at 1920x1080 with the High preset.

Q: Is the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H or the AMD Radeon 760M the main bottleneck in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The data indicates the AMD Radeon 760M is the primary bottleneck, as frame rates scale almost linearly with resolution, which is a classic sign of GPU limitation.

Q: What is the best performance this combo can achieve in Lockdown Protocol?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 54 FPS, which is achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low settings preset.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: It ranks 2820 out of 2828 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol, placing it in the bottom percentile of all configurations tested.

Q: What is the lowest average frame rate recorded?

A: The lowest average is 12 FPS, measured at 3840x2160 resolution with the Ultra settings preset.

Q: Does the CPU have any impact on performance at 4K?

A: The impact is negligible, as the frame rate drops to 16 FPS at 4K High, indicating the GPU is completely saturated and the CPU has no headroom to improve performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for Lockdown Protocol is as follows. At 1920x1080, the Low preset yields an average of 54 FPS. The Medium preset yields an average of 39 FPS, with a minimum of 33 FPS and a maximum of 44 FPS. The High preset yields an average of 34 FPS, and the Ultra preset yields an average of 25 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset yields an average of 40 FPS. The Medium preset yields an average of 28 FPS, with a minimum of 24 FPS and a maximum of 32 FPS. The High preset yields an average of 25 FPS, and the Ultra preset yields an average of 18 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset yields an average of 26 FPS. The Medium preset yields an average of 18 FPS, with a minimum of 15 FPS and a maximum of 21 FPS. The High preset yields an average of 16 FPS, and the Ultra preset yields an average of 12 FPS.

The data shows a consistent trend across all resolutions: the Low preset is the only one that approaches playability, and even then only at 1080p. The Medium preset is the only other option that provides a minimum FPS above 30, and that is solely at 1080p. The lack of min/max data for most presets makes it difficult to assess frame time consistency, but the averages alone paint a clear picture of a system struggling to maintain fluid motion.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H is a 16-core, 22-thread processor based on the Meteor Lake architecture, built on a 7 nm process. Its performance characteristics are strong, as evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14551 and a single-core score of 1759. This places the CPU in the 84th percentile of all CPUs, making it a high-performing mobile processor for productivity tasks. However, in Lockdown Protocol, the CPU's role is largely secondary due to the GPU bottleneck.

The CPU's boost clock of 5.00 GHz and 24 MB of shared L3 cache provide ample processing power for game logic and physics. The passmark multithread score of 25933 and single-thread score of 3509 further confirm its capability. Yet, the measured frame rates do not improve with lower CPU-intensive settings, which indicates that the processor is rarely waiting on data or instructions. Instead, the GPU is unable to keep up with the CPU's output.

The nearest CPU rivals in the database, such as the Intel Core Ultra 5 338H with a delta of 0.3% and the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X with a delta of -0.5%, show that the 165H is a competitive part. However, this strength is irrelevant in this gaming context. The CPU's TDP of 28 W and dual-channel memory support are the only factors that indirectly affect gaming performance through memory bandwidth. The architecture "Meteor Lake" and its integrated Arc Xe-LPG graphics are separate from the discrete AMD GPU being tested here, so the CPU's own integrated graphics are not in play. The data confirms that the CPU is not the limiting factor; it is simply waiting for the Radeon 760M to finish rendering each frame.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the only viable settings for a playable experience are at 1080p with the Low preset, which yields an average of 54 FPS. This is the only configuration that exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by a slim margin, and it should provide a relatively smooth experience for most players. The 1080p Medium preset, with an average of 39 FPS, is the next best option, but the minimum FPS of 33 may lead to noticeable stutters in intense action scenes.

For users who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate, the 1080p High preset at 34 FPS is an option, but it is not recommended for competitive play. The Ultra preset at 1080p is not recommended, as the 25 FPS average is below the threshold for acceptable playability. At 1440p, the Low preset is the only option worth considering, with an average of 40 FPS. However, this is a significant drop from 1080p and may not be worth the resolution increase given the performance cost. The Medium preset at 1440p, with an average of 28 FPS, is too slow for a fast-paced FPS.

At 4K, none of the settings are playable. The Low preset at 26 FPS and the High preset at 16 FPS are both well below playable thresholds. The data suggests that users should avoid 4K resolution entirely with this combo. The best experience per the measured rows is unequivocally 1080p Low, which offers the highest average frame rate and the best chance of maintaining a consistent experience. The Medium preset at 1080p is a compromise for those who want slightly better visuals, but the low preset provides the most headroom for avoiding frame rate dips.